"I am so very sorry for your loss. Lanier and I loved Minnie very much."
In loving memory of
Minnie Sarah Bruce
March 31, 1945 - September 9, 2018
Minnie Sarah Bruce, age 73, of Dawsonville, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at her home. Minnie was a member of Mercy Fellowship Church. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and dedicated her life to God and her children. She had a phenomenal strength, was sweet and the kindest loving person anyone could meet. This strength was seen with the passing of her parents, within months of each other, when Minnie was 16 years old. She loved her family and always wanted to make someone smile. Minnie loved gospel music. Her best advice for everyone was always put God first.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Ralph and Nellie Jane Barber; sisters, Margaret Lily; brother, Wesley.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Bruce; her sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin Dodd, Mark and Jeannie Dodd, Brian and Belinda Dodd, and Keith and Lori Dodd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver Goonie and Diane Barber, Richard and Ann Barber; sister-in-law, Ella Barber; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Don and Imogene Bruce, Evelyn and Sam Swann, Hoyt and Mary Bruce, Glen and Janie Bruce; grandchildren, Dustin (Lindsey), John Paul, Mark (Shelby), Kayla; great grandchildren, Allie, Peyton, Cayden, Jency; her puppy, Little Dog; and a number of other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13th at 1:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Terry Garrett officiating Interment in Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 11th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Wednesday from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm and Thursday from 10:00 am until hour of the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made to Ingram Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.
Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Sweet Ms Minnie Bruce is loved by so many friends and family members. She is the pinnacle of a Christian wife, mother, friend and dedicated church member. Her impeccable walk in faith set a standard for others to aspire to achieve. She was an angel on earth and is now singing in the presence of our Lord Jesus! Our earthy loss is a gift to friends and family fellowshipping with her in heaven. We wait for our day of reunion and cherish our memories and gift of having had her in our lives. Prayers and condolences to her family whom we love and appreciate. - The Garretts"
"Loved Minnie she was my mothers (Martha Brownlee) best friend that went to church to- gather they talked every day 2 and 3 times a day Minnie always telling Martha's girls how pretty we where we all grow to love Minnie she always had a smile on her face no matter how sick she was she would always smile and say I feel fine she walking the streets of gold with that smile on her face with no pain she will be missed by everyone who knew her. God I pray you wrap your arms around Minnie's family for I know they are hurting"
"Our family is holding you in our thoughts. Minnie will be missed and thankful to have her in the family. We Love You Aunt Minnie."
"We love you and miss you! Now spread those beautiful wings!"
"A Ray of Sunshine was ordered on September 11, 2018"
"A Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers was sent by Penny Rogers and family on September 11, 2018"
"You have such a special place in our Hearts forever. You always greeted us at the door and told Wayne how Handsome he was. We are so blessed you were apart of our Family. We will miss you and loved you so very much.Wayne & TammyGunter, Maleesha & Kayson."
"Praying for your family. Sister Minnie was a great friend of mine I will miss her. I know she singing and shouting in heaven with her new body. No more sickness and no more pain,"
"Wewill miss you Granny Bruce sending love and prayers to the family and friends love the Hunnicutts"